IS BUILDING A GRANNY FLAT WORTHWHILE?
If you have been thinking about building a granny flat, join the thousands of families across NSW thinking about exactly the same thing.
All over the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney granny flats are becoming highly sought after as the most versatile and cost effective type of home addition.
Quick to build, custom designed to suit your individual needs and a guaranteed investment in your property, building a granny flat could be the most worthwhile decision you make for your family and for your future.
Before you go any further, it's a good idea to know exactly what we're talking about when we refer to granny flats. Essentially, a granny flat is a self-contained, secondary dwelling built on your own land. It can be built above your home, above your garage or more commonly, in the backyard as a separate dwelling and can be one or two storeys. Designs can include 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Here at Elite Additions, we have a variety of pre-designed granny flats. As home addition specialists we will work with you to adapt one of our designs to suit your needs, or to create a customised design for exactly what you have in mind.
Are you still interested in the idea of building a granny flat? Then read on!
DO I NEED APPROVAL TO BUILD A GRANNY FLAT?
This is the all-important question. There is a simple answer and a not so simple one. Basically, you do not need approval to build a granny flat in NSW.
The SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy, 2009) has clear guidelines for building a granny flat. If your property meets these guidelines, you can apply for a Complying Development Certificate, which should be granted within 10 days. If your property does not meet the stipulated requirements, you will have to submit a DA, (Development Application). However, it is always a good idea to check with your local council to see if they have their own requirements.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING A GRANNY FLAT?
- There must already be a residential dwelling on the property.
- You can't build a granny flat first and then build a house.
- The land must be zoned as Residential.
- You can't build a granny flat in NSW on a property larger than 5 acres. The building area must be a minimum of 450 square metres.
- The size of the proposed building must be no bigger than 60 square metres. This includes two storey additions.
- There must be 3.0m from existing trees that are more than 6m in height.
- There needs to be at least 1.2m for machinery to access the build site.
- We'll stress again, check your council regulations for any specific local requirements.
- We are an experienced and highly skilled building team. We have worked in the building and home addition industry for many years. All members of our building team are fully qualified and experts in the field.
- We will give you a detailed quote. There will be no hidden extras.
- We have a range of pre-designed granny flats or we can custom design to suit whatever requirements you have.
- You speak with the builder at all stages of the project. We are in this together. Our aim is to make this as successful and as stress free as possible.
- We pride ourselves on attention to detail and on customer satisfaction.
- We know the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle areas well. We know the council regulations and what suits the areas and the residents. Our track record speaks for itself.
- You don't have to endure the stress of having to relocate.
- You don't have to pay a huge Stamp Duty cost.
- You don't have to pay removalist costs.
- You don't have to begin renovating a new property to suit your family.
- Your property value remains at a premium.
- Wider entry and doorways
- Ramps
- Open plan design
- Non slip floors
- Customised kitchen and bathroom for wheelchair access
- Safety handles
- Height appropriate fixtures
- The money you save on renting a workspace becomes an investment in your own property.
- Your property is working for you, not the other way around.
- You are on site to ensure that your property is being well maintained.
- You get to know your tenants.
- You can adjust the rent to suit the holiday season.
- You do not need to pay agent fees for property management.
- There are no expensive strata fees to be deducted from your rental income.
- You can choose when you would like to leave the premises free for family and friends to come and stay.